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(a) A laboratory will be refused
accreditation for failure to meet the
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this chapter.
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2006.
Barbara J. Masters,
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[Docket No. 2003–NE–21–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; International
Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2522–A5,
V2524–A5, V2527–A5, V2527E–A5,
V2527M–A5, V2530–A5, and V2533–A5
Turbofan Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM);
reopening of comment period.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This notice revises an earlier
proposed airworthiness directive (AD)
that applies to certain IAE V2522–A5,
V2524–A5, V2527–A5, V2527E–A5,
V2527M–A5, V2530–A5, and V2533–A5
turbofan engines. That proposal would
have required initial and repetitive
inspections of the master magnetic chip
detector (MCD) or the No. 1, 2, 3 bearing
chamber MCD. That proposal would
also have required replacing certain No.
3 bearings and replacing or recoating
certain high pressure compressor (HPC)
stubshaft assemblies as mandatory
terminating actions to the repetitive
MCD inspections. That proposal
resulted from IAE developing a
terminating action to the repetitive
inspections of the chip detectors. This
action revises the proposed rule by
expanding its applicability to include
additional serial-numbered engines with
certain No. 3 bearings installed. We are
proposing this AD to prevent failure of
the No. 3 bearing, which could result in
an in-flight shutdown (IFSD) and smoke
in the cockpit and cabin.
DATES: We must receive comments by
March 20, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to comment on this proposed
AD:
• By mail: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), New England
Region, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Attention: Rules Docket No. 2003–NE–
21–AD, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803–5299.
• By fax: (781) 238–7055.
• By e-mail: 9-aneadcomment@faa.gov.
You can get the service information
identified in this proposed AD from
International Aero Engines AG, 400
Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108;
telephone: (860) 565–5515; fax: (860)
565–5510.
You may examine the AD docket, by
appointment, at the FAA, New England
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Region, Office of the Regional Counsel,
12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
James Rosa, Aerospace Engineer, Engine
Certification Office, FAA, Engine and
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;
telephone (781) 238–7152; fax (781)
238–7199.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments
regarding this proposal. Send your
comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘AD Docket No.
2003–NE–21–AD’’ in the subject line of
your comments. If you want us to
acknowledge receipt of your mailed
comments, send us a self-addressed,
stamped postcard with the docket
number written on it; we will datestamp your postcard and mail it back to
you. We specifically invite comments
on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
the proposed AD. If a person contacts us
verbally, and that contact relates to a
substantive part of this proposed AD,
we will summarize the contact and
place the summary in the docket. We
will consider all comments received by
the closing date and may amend the
proposed AD in light of those
comments.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD Docket
(including any comments and service
information), by appointment, between
8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. See
ADDRESSES for the location.
Discussion
On September 11, 2003, we issued a
proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to
add an airworthiness directive (AD) to
apply to International Aero Engines AG
IAE V2522–A5, V2524–A5, V2527–A5,
V2527E–A5, V2527M–A5, V2530–A5,
and V2533–A5 turbofan engines. The
Office of the Federal Register published
that proposal as a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) supersedure in the
Federal Register on September 17, 2003
(68 FR 54400). That NPRM would have
required initial and repetitive
inspections of the master magnetic chip
detector (MCD) or the No. 1, 2, 3 bearing
chamber MCD. Additionally, it would
have required replacing certain No. 3
bearings and replacing or recoating
certain HPC stubshaft assemblies as
mandatory terminating actions to the
repetitive MCD inspections. That NPRM
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resulted from IAE developing a
terminating action to the repetitive chip
detector inspections. That condition, if
not corrected, could result in failure of
the No. 3 bearing, which could result in
an IFSD and smoke in the cockpit and
cabin.
Since we issued that NPRM, we have
received reports that more engines
experienced No. 3 bearing failures
attributed to ball spalling and race
fracture. A total of 55 failures of the No.
3 bearing have occurred. Of the 55
failures, 12 resulted in IFSDs and 43
resulted in unscheduled engine
removals (UER). Of the 12 IFSDs, three
were associated with smoke in the cabin
and cockpit. The smoke is a result of the
ball spalling and race fracture of failed
No. 3 bearings, P/N 2A1165, and occurs
when there is hard particle
contamination in the oil system. The
release of coating particles on HPC
stubshafts with low-energy plasma
coating causes the contamination. The
problem exists on certain No. 3
bearings, P/N 2A1165, that are less
tolerant to damage from this
contamination. As a result of these
failures, we have added additional
serial-numbered engines to this
Supplemental NPRM. Since this change
expands the scope of the originally
proposed rule, we determined that it is
necessary to reopen the comment period
to provide additional opportunity for
public comment. Also, since we issued
that NPRM, IAE discovered that some of
the original population of engines are
not at risk for No. 3 ball bearing failure,
so even though we are adding at least
100 engine SNs to this proposed AD, the
number of engines listed in the Costs of
Compliance is smaller.
Manufacturer’s Service Information
We have reviewed and approved the
technical contents of IAE SB V–2500–
ENG–72–0452, Revision 3, dated March
4, 2005, that describes procedures for
MCD inspections for engines in the
range V10600 to V11365 with No. 3
bearing, P/N 2A1165, installed. We have
also reviewed and approved the
technical contents of IAE SB V–2500–
ENG–72–0459, Revision 2, dated March
4, 2005, that describes procedures for in
shop action for engines in the range
V10600 to V11365 with No. 3 bearing,
P/N 2A1165, installed.
FAA’s Determination of an Unsafe
Condition and Proposed Actions
We have evaluated all pertinent
information and identified an unsafe
condition that is likely to exist or
develop on other products of this same
type design. Therefore, we are
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proposing this AD, which would
require:
• Initial inspection of the master
MCD or the No. 1, 2, 3 bearing chamber
MCD within 125 hours time-in-service
(TIS) after the effective date of the
proposed AD; and
• Repetitive inspections of the master
MCD or the No. 1, 2, 3 bearing chamber
MCD within 125 hours time-since-last
inspection; and
• Replacement of the No. 3 bearing,
P/N 2A1165, at the next shop visit for
any reason; and
• Replacement of HPC stubshafts that
have a low-energy plasma coating with
HPC stubshafts that have a high-energy
plasma coating.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
would affect 123 engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry. We also
estimate it would take 150 work hours
per engine to perform the proposed
actions, and that the average labor rate
is $65 per work hour. Required parts
would cost about $33,788 per engine.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
total cost of the proposed AD to U.S.
operators to be $5,355,174.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in subtitle VII,
part A, subpart III, section 44701,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Analysis
We have determined that this
proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the
States, on the relationship between the
national Government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
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For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that the proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Would not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a summary of the costs
to comply with this proposal and placed
it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy
of this summary at the address listed
under ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Under the authority delegated to me
by the Administrator, the Federal
Aviation Administration proposes to
amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. Section 39.13 is amended by
removing Amendment 39–13183 (68 FR
33621, June 5, 2003) and by adding the
following new airworthiness directive:
International Aero Engines AG (IAE): Docket
No. 2003–NE–21–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) must receive comments on this
airworthiness directive (AD) action by March
20, 2006.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.
Inspection of the Master Magnetic Chip
Detector (MCD) or the No. 1, 2, 3 Bearing
Chamber MCD
(f) For engines listed in Appendix 1, Tables
1 and 2 of IAE service bulletin (SB) V–2500–
ENG–72–0452, Revision 3, dated March 4,
2005, and that have a No. 3 bearing, part
number (P/N) 2A1165, installed at new
production build, do the following:
(1) Within 125 hours time-in-service (TIS)
after the effective date of this AD, inspect the
master MCD or the No. 1, 2, 3 bearing
chamber MCD.
(2) Thereafter, within 125 hours timesince-last inspection, inspect the master MCD
or the No. 1, 2, 3 bearing chamber MCD.
(3) If you find bearing material on the
master MCD or No. 1, 2, 3 bearing chamber
MCD, replace the engine before further flight.
Replacement of No. 3 Bearing
(g) For engines listed in Appendix 1,
Tables 1 and 2 of IAE SB V–2500–ENG–72–
0459, Revision 2, dated March 4, 2005, that
have a serial number (SN) from V10600
through V11365 inclusive, and that have a
No. 3 bearing, part number (P/N) 2A1165,
installed at new production, replace the No.
3 bearing at the next shop visit for any
reason.
(h) After the effective date of this AD, do
not install any No. 3 bearing, P/N 2A1165,
removed in paragraph (g) of this AD, into any
engine.
Replacement or Rework of High Pressure
Compressor (HPC) Stubshaft
(i) For engines listed in Appendix 1, Tables
1 and 2 of IAE SB V–2500–ENG–72–0459,
Revision 2, dated March 4, 2005, that have
a SN from V10600 through V11365 inclusive,
at the next shop visit for any reason, replace
the HPC stubshaft that has a low-energy
plasma coating with an HPC stubshaft that
has a high-energy plasma coating.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to International Aero
Engines AG (IAE) V2522–A5, V2524–A5,
V2527–A5, V2527E–A5, V2527M–A5,
V2530–A5, and V2533–A5 turbofan engines
with engine serial numbers V10600 through
V11365 and bearings P/N 2A1165 installed.
These engines are installed on, but not
limited to, Airbus Industrie A319, A320, and
A321 series airplanes.
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(b) This AD supersedes AD 2003–11–23,
Amendment 39–13183.
Terminating Action
(j) Performing the requirements specified
in paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD is
terminating action to the repetitive MCD
inspections specified in paragraph (f)(1)
through (f)(3) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(k) The Manager, Engine Certification
Office, has the authority to approve
alternative methods of compliance for this
AD if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of No. 3
bearing failures that caused in-flight
shutdown (IFSD) and smoke in the cockpit
and cabin. We are issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the No. 3 bearing, which could
result in an IFSD and smoke in the cockpit
and cabin.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) For lists identifying engines within the
engine SN range of V10600 to V11365
inclusive, known to have had P/N 2A1165
installed, you must use Appendix 1, Tables
1 and 2 of IAE SB V–2500–ENG–72–0452,
Revision 3, dated March 4, 2005, and IAE SB
V–2500–ENG–72–0459, Revision 2, dated
March 4, 2005.
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Related Information
(m) The following service bulletins contain
additional information and procedures:
(1) You can find information on inspecting
the master MCD and the No. 1, 2, 3 bearing
chamber MCD in section 79–00–00–601 of
the Aircraft Maintenance Manual.
(2) Additional information on inspection
procedures is included in IAE SB V–2500–
ENG–72–0452, Revision 3, dated March 4,
2005.
(3) You can find information on replacing
the No. 3 bearing, and replacing or recoating
the HPC stubshaft in IAE SB V–2500–ENG–
72–0459, Revision 2, dated March 4, 2005.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
January 9, 2006.
Peter A. White,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Advance notice of proposed
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ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) is announcing the
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‘‘Institutional Review Boards: Requiring
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2003-NE-21-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; International Aero Engines AG (IAE)
V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2530-A5, and
V2533-A5 Turbofan Engines
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); reopening
of comment period.
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SUMMARY: This notice revises an earlier proposed airworthiness
directive (AD) that applies to certain IAE V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2527-
A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2530-A5, and V2533-A5 turbofan engines. That
proposal would have required initial and repetitive inspections of the
master magnetic chip detector (MCD) or the No. 1, 2, 3 bearing chamber
MCD. That proposal would also have required replacing certain No. 3
bearings and replacing or recoating certain high pressure compressor
(HPC) stubshaft assemblies as mandatory terminating actions to the
repetitive MCD inspections. That proposal resulted from IAE developing
a terminating action to the repetitive inspections of the chip
detectors. This action revises the proposed rule by expanding its
applicability to include additional serial-numbered engines with
certain No. 3 bearings installed. We are proposing this AD to prevent
failure of the No. 3 bearing, which could result in an in-flight
shutdown (IFSD) and smoke in the cockpit and cabin.
DATES: We must receive comments by March 20, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this
proposed AD:
By mail: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), New
England Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, Attention: Rules Docket
No. 2003-NE-21-AD, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-
5299.
By fax: (781) 238-7055.
By e-mail: 9-ane-adcomment@faa.gov.
You can get the service information identified in this proposed AD
from International Aero Engines AG, 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT
06108; telephone: (860) 565-5515; fax: (860) 565-5510.
You may examine the AD docket, by appointment, at the FAA, New
England
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Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Rosa, Aerospace Engineer, Engine
Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; telephone (781) 238-7152;
fax (781) 238-7199.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments regarding this proposal. Send your comments to an address
listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``AD Docket No. 2003-NE-21-AD'' in the
subject line of your comments. If you want us to acknowledge receipt of
your mailed comments, send us a self-addressed, stamped postcard with
the docket number written on it; we will date-stamp your postcard and
mail it back to you. We specifically invite comments on the overall
regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed
AD. If a person contacts us verbally, and that contact relates to a
substantive part of this proposed AD, we will summarize the contact and
place the summary in the docket. We will consider all comments received
by the closing date and may amend the proposed AD in light of those
comments.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD Docket (including any comments and service
information), by appointment, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays. See ADDRESSES for the
location.
Discussion
On September 11, 2003, we issued a proposal to amend part 39 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to add an airworthiness
directive (AD) to apply to International Aero Engines AG IAE V2522-A5,
V2524-A5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2530-A5, and V2533-A5
turbofan engines. The Office of the Federal Register published that
proposal as a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) supersedure in the
Federal Register on September 17, 2003 (68 FR 54400). That NPRM would
have required initial and repetitive inspections of the master magnetic
chip detector (MCD) or the No. 1, 2, 3 bearing chamber MCD.
Additionally, it would have required replacing certain No. 3 bearings
and replacing or recoating certain HPC stubshaft assemblies as
mandatory terminating actions to the repetitive MCD inspections. That
NPRM resulted from IAE developing a terminating action to the
repetitive chip detector inspections. That condition, if not corrected,
could result in failure of the No. 3 bearing, which could result in an
IFSD and smoke in the cockpit and cabin.
Since we issued that NPRM, we have received reports that more
engines experienced No. 3 bearing failures attributed to ball spalling
and race fracture. A total of 55 failures of the No. 3 bearing have
occurred. Of the 55 failures, 12 resulted in IFSDs and 43 resulted in
unscheduled engine removals (UER). Of the 12 IFSDs, three were
associated with smoke in the cabin and cockpit. The smoke is a result
of the ball spalling and race fracture of failed No. 3 bearings, P/N
2A1165, and occurs when there is hard particle contamination in the oil
system. The release of coating particles on HPC stubshafts with low-
energy plasma coating causes the contamination. The problem exists on
certain No. 3 bearings, P/N 2A1165, that are less tolerant to damage
from this contamination. As a result of these failures, we have added
additional serial-numbered engines to this Supplemental NPRM. Since
this change expands the scope of the originally proposed rule, we
determined that it is necessary to reopen the comment period to provide
additional opportunity for public comment. Also, since we issued that
NPRM, IAE discovered that some of the original population of engines
are not at risk for No. 3 ball bearing failure, so even though we are
adding at least 100 engine SNs to this proposed AD, the number of
engines listed in the Costs of Compliance is smaller.
Manufacturer's Service Information
We have reviewed and approved the technical contents of IAE SB V-
2500-ENG-72-0452, Revision 3, dated March 4, 2005, that describes
procedures for MCD inspections for engines in the range V10600 to
V11365 with No. 3 bearing, P/N 2A1165, installed. We have also reviewed
and approved the technical contents of IAE SB V-2500-ENG-72-0459,
Revision 2, dated March 4, 2005, that describes procedures for in shop
action for engines in the range V10600 to V11365 with No. 3 bearing, P/
N 2A1165, installed.
FAA's Determination of an Unsafe Condition and Proposed Actions
We have evaluated all pertinent information and identified an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on other products
of this same type design. Therefore, we are proposing this AD, which
would require:
Initial inspection of the master MCD or the No. 1, 2, 3
bearing chamber MCD within 125 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the
effective date of the proposed AD; and
Repetitive inspections of the master MCD or the No. 1, 2,
3 bearing chamber MCD within 125 hours time-since-last inspection; and
Replacement of the No. 3 bearing, P/N 2A1165, at the next
shop visit for any reason; and
Replacement of HPC stubshafts that have a low-energy
plasma coating with HPC stubshafts that have a high-energy plasma
coating.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 123 engines
installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate it would take
150 work hours per engine to perform the proposed actions, and that the
average labor rate is $65 per work hour. Required parts would cost
about $33,788 per engine. Based on these figures, we estimate the total
cost of the proposed AD to U.S. operators to be $5,355,174.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
subtitle VII, part A, subpart III, section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Analysis
We have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
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For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a summary of the costs to comply with this proposal and
placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary at the
address listed under ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the
Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. Section 39.13 is amended by removing Amendment 39-13183 (68 FR
33621, June 5, 2003) and by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
International Aero Engines AG (IAE): Docket No. 2003-NE-21-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must receive
comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) action by March 20,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2003-11-23, Amendment 39-13183.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to International Aero Engines AG (IAE)
V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2530-A5, and
V2533-A5 turbofan engines with engine serial numbers V10600 through
V11365 and bearings P/N 2A1165 installed. These engines are
installed on, but not limited to, Airbus Industrie A319, A320, and
A321 series airplanes.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of No. 3 bearing failures that
caused in-flight shutdown (IFSD) and smoke in the cockpit and cabin.
We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the No. 3 bearing,
which could result in an IFSD and smoke in the cockpit and cabin.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.
Inspection of the Master Magnetic Chip Detector (MCD) or the No. 1, 2,
3 Bearing Chamber MCD
(f) For engines listed in Appendix 1, Tables 1 and 2 of IAE
service bulletin (SB) V-2500-ENG-72-0452, Revision 3, dated March 4,
2005, and that have a No. 3 bearing, part number (P/N) 2A1165,
installed at new production build, do the following:
(1) Within 125 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective
date of this AD, inspect the master MCD or the No. 1, 2, 3 bearing
chamber MCD.
(2) Thereafter, within 125 hours time-since-last inspection,
inspect the master MCD or the No. 1, 2, 3 bearing chamber MCD.
(3) If you find bearing material on the master MCD or No. 1, 2,
3 bearing chamber MCD, replace the engine before further flight.
Replacement of No. 3 Bearing
(g) For engines listed in Appendix 1, Tables 1 and 2 of IAE SB
V-2500-ENG-72-0459, Revision 2, dated March 4, 2005, that have a
serial number (SN) from V10600 through V11365 inclusive, and that
have a No. 3 bearing, part number (P/N) 2A1165, installed at new
production, replace the No. 3 bearing at the next shop visit for any
reason.
(h) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any No.
3 bearing, P/N 2A1165, removed in paragraph (g) of this AD, into any
engine.
Replacement or Rework of High Pressure Compressor (HPC) Stubshaft
(i) For engines listed in Appendix 1, Tables 1 and 2 of IAE SB
V-2500-ENG-72-0459, Revision 2, dated March 4, 2005, that have a SN
from V10600 through V11365 inclusive, at the next shop visit for any
reason, replace the HPC stubshaft that has a low-energy plasma
coating with an HPC stubshaft that has a high-energy plasma coating.
Terminating Action
(j) Performing the requirements specified in paragraphs (g) and
(i) of this AD is terminating action to the repetitive MCD
inspections specified in paragraph (f)(1) through (f)(3) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(k) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, has the authority
to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD if
requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) For lists identifying engines within the engine SN range of
V10600 to V11365 inclusive, known to have had P/N 2A1165 installed,
you must use Appendix 1, Tables 1 and 2 of IAE SB V-2500-ENG-72-
0452, Revision 3, dated March 4, 2005, and IAE SB V-2500-ENG-72-
0459, Revision 2, dated March 4, 2005.
Related Information
(m) The following service bulletins contain additional
information and procedures:
(1) You can find information on inspecting the master MCD and
the No. 1, 2, 3 bearing chamber MCD in section 79-00-00-601 of the
Aircraft Maintenance Manual.
(2) Additional information on inspection procedures is included
in IAE SB V-2500-ENG-72-0452, Revision 3, dated March 4, 2005.
(3) You can find information on replacing the No. 3 bearing, and
replacing or recoating the HPC stubshaft in IAE SB V-2500-ENG-72-
0459, Revision 2, dated March 4, 2005.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on January 9, 2006.
Peter A. White,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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